Upgraded cpu
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Hello all,
I recently decided to upgrade my PC after building it ~13 years ago. This PC has served me well for many years. But the age is starting to show, as game requirements continue to climb. I started like anyone else would. Get online comparing prices and performance. It appears that memory prices are causing a huge price increase in pre-built gaming PC's. My current PC is a Asus sabertooth z87 with i5 4670k OC to 4.0Ghz 1080ti and 32G of DDR3 2400MHz.
After the sticker shock of memory. I noticed there is a little room for a cpu upgrade. The i7 4790k at 4.0 Ghz would work on my existing MoBo. This cpu cost roughly 80 dollars. Should buy me enough time to get past what ever is causing these outrageous price hikes.
I received the cpu in the mail and before I install it, I decided to give the entire PC a deep cleaning. This went smoothly and without issues. Removed the old 4670k to install 4790k. Now, I got power but nothing will come on. No monitor, no HD activity and a red light next to the memory sticks that I can't remember if it was on prior to this.
I know this is very limited information regarding my issues but I will post updates as I continue to work on it.
I recently decided to upgrade my PC after building it ~13 years ago. This PC has served me well for many years. But the age is starting to show, as game requirements continue to climb. I started like anyone else would. Get online comparing prices and performance. It appears that memory prices are causing a huge price increase in pre-built gaming PC's. My current PC is a Asus sabertooth z87 with i5 4670k OC to 4.0Ghz 1080ti and 32G of DDR3 2400MHz.
After the sticker shock of memory. I noticed there is a little room for a cpu upgrade. The i7 4790k at 4.0 Ghz would work on my existing MoBo. This cpu cost roughly 80 dollars. Should buy me enough time to get past what ever is causing these outrageous price hikes.
I received the cpu in the mail and before I install it, I decided to give the entire PC a deep cleaning. This went smoothly and without issues. Removed the old 4670k to install 4790k. Now, I got power but nothing will come on. No monitor, no HD activity and a red light next to the memory sticks that I can't remember if it was on prior to this.
I know this is very limited information regarding my issues but I will post updates as I continue to work on it.
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After looking closer to that red light on MoBo. It says cpu led which means an issue with the cpu. I'm going to take out the cpu again and check if there's anything over looked.
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